Crescent Cybertronics Security Club (CCSC)

Name: Dr. E.Syed Mohamed

Designation: Professor/CSE & CCSC Co-ordinator

Qualification: M.E(CSE)., Ph.D(CSE).,

Office Number: 044-22751347

Email ID: syedmohamed@crescent.education

Crescent Cybertronics Security Club (CCSC)
Founded in August 2022

Overview:

Crescent Cybertronics Security Club (CCSC) empowers students with essential Cybersecurity skills. CCSC offers free access to comprehensive resources including Web Security, Ethical Hacking, Mobile Hacking, IoT Hacking, Malware Analysis and much more. Members gain insights into cyber laws and forensics, corporate security techniques, and will gain experience in CTFs, a hackers’ competition. Addressing the surging demand for Cybersecurity experts, the club prepares students for a rapidly growing field where unfilled global Cybersecurity positions surged by 350% from 2013 to 2023, reaching 3.5 million (Cybersecurity Ventures).

Tagline:

• “Collaborate, Innovate, Secure.”- which means students are collaborated to learn and encouraged to innovated and create new projects to make cyberspace a safer place

Vision:

• Empowering students with cutting-edge Cybersecurity expertise to shape a secure digital future through accessible education and practical skills.

Mission:

• The University will be able to cater its technical security needs through the club.
• Students will be able to grasp, earn and develop their security skills.
• Make a healthy relation among students and alumni to know about the latest industry trends.

Objectives of the Club:

• Skill Enhancement: Provide students with in-depth understanding of Web security, Ethical hacking, OSINT, and Malware Analysis.
• Awareness of Cyber Laws: Educate members about legal and ethical aspects of Cybersecurity, ensuring responsible digital practices.
• Vulnerability Assessment: Equip students with hands-on experience in identifying vulnerabilities and conducting comprehensive assessments.
• Penetration Testing Proficiency: Develop members’ expertise in Penetration Testing techniques for robust defense strategies.
• Participating VRPs and Bug Bounties: Train students to participate in Vulnerability Reward Programs, and bug bounty cultivating their ability to secure digital systems.
• Community Engagement: Foster a collaborative environment where students can exchange insights, share resources, and learn from peers.
• Industry Alignment: Bridge the gap between academic learning and industry needs by providing practical, industry-relevant skills.
• Leadership Development: Nurture leadership qualities among members, fostering confident, proactive Cybersecurity professionals.
• Ethical Hacking Mastery: Enable students to delve into ethical hacking methodologies, bolstering their ability to safeguard systems.
• Addressing Workforce Demand: Prepare students to meet the escalating demand for Cybersecurity professionals, contributing to a safer digital world.

Goals:

• Community Building: Establish a cohesive community of technically inclined students, fostering mutual assistance and personal growth.
• Worldwide Security Expertise: Impart comprehensive knowledge of Worldwide Cybersecurity, enabling students to comprehend vulnerabilities and safeguards.
• CCSC Top 10 Awareness: Educate members about the prevailing CCSC top 10 vulnerabilities, enhancing their understanding of common threats.
• Cybersecurity Awareness: Raise awareness about diverse Cybersecurity threats and promote safe internet practices among the student body.
• Career Guidance: Organize non-technical events addressing career prospects, and engaging activities for holistic development.
• Hall of Fame Recognition: Guide members in securing a place in companies’ Hall of Fame for their successful contributions to VRPs.
• Personal and Professional Growth: Strive to transform students into better versions of themselves, equipping them with both technical prowess and life skills

Outcome:

Crescent Cybertronics Security Club (CCSC) serves as a responsive solution for the university’s technical requirements. Hosting inclusive events, including those for school children, will provide a glimpse into university life. Valuable insights shared by industry experts on social media platforms will extend its influence.

Students will actualize their aspirations for learning, earning, and skill development. The chapter is committed to orchestrating internships and hands-on industry exposure, giving students a firsthand experience of the university’s excellence.

Driven by enterprising students, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology leads with innovation, consistently anticipating opportunities ahead of its contemporaries.

Cyber Security Awareness Programme

October Month is Cyber security Awareness Month, an international initiative that educates everyone about online safety and empowers individuals and businesses to protect their data from Cyber Crime.

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering in collaboration with Crescent Cybertronics Security Club (CCSC) have organized Cyber Security Awareness Programme for students (BSA Crescent Institute of Science & Technology Students across various branches) on October 29, 2024, from 11:00 A.M. to 12:50 P.M. at the auditorium.

The primary aim of this program is to educate them about cybercrime and how to protect themselves. Some objectives of a cyber security awareness program include:

• Raising awareness: Students should learn about the different types of cybercrime, such as phishing, identity theft, and online fraud.
• Teaching protection methods: Students should learn how to protect themselves from cybercrime.
• Promoting responsible behavior: Students should learn to be ethical and responsible in the digital space.
• Teaching password management: Students should learn how to create strong passwords and best practices for password management.
• Identifying risks: Students should learn who is at risk from cyber threats.
• Explaining safeguarding measures: Students should learn about measures to safeguard themselves from cyber threats.
• 550+ students have attended the Cyber Security Awareness Programme.

Five Days Bootcamp on Cybersecurity

We would like to inform that we have successfully completed a 5-Days Cyber security Bootcamp organized by the Crescent Cybertronics Security Club (CCSC), BSA Crescent Institute of Science & Technology,Chennai and Sponsored by TELFI (Tech – Leaders forum of India).

We have conducted sessions through virtual mode daily at 7pm IST from 21st October, 2024 (Monday) to 25th October, 2024 (Friday)

Agenda of the Bootcamp:
Day 1: Web Application Pentesting
Day 2: Digital Forensics
Day 3: Red Team Engagement
Day 4: SIEM Simplified and understanding Splunk’s role in Cyber Security
Day 5: OSINT and Phishing

Eligibility Criteria for E-Certificates:

• Attend at least 4 out of the 5 bootcamp sessions.
• Achieve at least 75% in the final quiz.

Important Instructions:

• Feedback forms are shared during the meetings to track your attendance.
• On Saturday, October 26, 2024, the quiz link was shared within the deadline to qualify for certification.

Totally 130 students have Registered from various Institutions.

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One Day Workshop on “Linux and Networking Essentials for Hackers” On 20th February, 2024 (Tuesday)

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One Day Cyber Security and Ethical Hacking workshop

Date : 27 October, 2023
Resource Person: Mr.V.Karthikeyan
Venue : Computing Lab –III ,Department of IT
Convenor: Dr.E.Syed Mohamed (OWASP- Faculty Coordinator)

Student Co-Ordinators : M.A Mohammed Aseem, T. Mohammed Waseem Ahamed, I. Mohamad Iliyas, F. Mohamed Shoaib, M. Danish

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Founders of the Club: